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NK12 DWU

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,582 mi
Last recorded113,582 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK12 DWU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,582 miles

Exhaust system damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 113,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 107,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,452 miles

Offside Rear inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,367 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged wheel chair belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front brakes have been hot

plastic fuel tank has been lowered for wheel chair modifications and has been fouling . advise metal shield fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened wheel chair users belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 59,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened wheel chair users belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,466 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

os rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,060 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover missing

wheel chair users seat belt slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 41,060 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour os and ns rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover missing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wheel chair users seat belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and worn to limit advise repacement

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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NK12 DWU is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 83,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK12 DWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK12 DWU registered?

NK12 DWU is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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